prison in Indonesian
prison in Indonesian is penjara, bui — prison means a secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
prison in Indonesian
penjara
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
bui
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
What does "prison" mean?
-
noun A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
"The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate."
-
noun Any situation or place that feels confining or inescapable, even without literal bars.
"Stuck in a job she hated, she felt trapped in a prison of routine."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Indonesian.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Indonesian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Indonesian
prison in a sentence
- The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate.
- He was sent to prison for armed robbery.
- Stuck in a job she hated, she felt trapped in a prison of routine.
- Their tiny flat became a prison during the long weeks of rain.
Similar words in Indonesian
Common Indonesian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "prison" in Indonesian?
"prison" in Indonesian is penjara, bui. prison means: A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
How do you use "prison" in a sentence?
Example: "The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate." In Indonesian, "prison" is penjara, bui.
Are there other ways to say "prison" in Indonesian?
Yes — Indonesian has 2 translations listed for "prison": penjara, bui.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
